Around the Districts: Aghinagh, Banteer, Clondrohid, Kilcorney-Dromtariffe and Mourneabbey
Jackpot €1300. Numbers Drawn 17, 24, 32. No Jackpot winner. €50 Geraldine Kelleher. €20 Aodh Twomey, Upper Carrig; €20 Caroline Downey, Leades; €20 Denis Cronin, Curraghawaddra, Coachford; €20 Lilly Maye and Conor Hickey.
U12 blitz
Aghinagh U12s Have been selected to attend a National blitz in Croke Park in July. Please support our U12 Football team by donating in any of the Pubs in the Parish or in Ballinagree Post Office Thank you for your support of Aghinagh G.A.A.
Ballinagree I.C.A. Outing
Ballinagree I.C.A. went on an outing to Kenmarelast Saturday in the Cart Bus, what a marvelous day was had by everyone on the Bus, we watched the Match in Pat Spillanes Pub and had our Dinner in The Boathouse its owned by The Brennans very posh but beautiful meal and after stuffing ourselves we headed back across the County Bounds in the experienced hands of Joe our bus driver, what a lovely day to be out with good friends.
Monsignor O Donnell
Mons O Donnell is celebrating 70 years of Priestly Ordination when he celebrates 11.30 Mass in Macroom Church next Sunday. Mons is wished every happiness and continued excellent health as he says Mass in Aghinagh Parish as well. He is a very pleasant man to have a chat with and he can be so witty Remember him in your prayers.
Banteer
Eddie Dunbar starts in Tour De France
At noon last Sat, one of the most grueling sporting events in the world began, featuring 184 participants.
The Tour de France cycling race has been running since 1903, but when this year's event began in Lille a little piece of history for Cork was made.
For the first time, the ranks of cyclists will include a Corkman, in the shape of Eddie Dunbar, from Banteer.
Eddie will be proudly donning the jersey of Team Jayco AlUla - the only Irish member in an eight-man line-up.
Eddies main role is to provide back-up to his team leader, Australian Ben O'Connor, but the experience he gains may set him up for a good tilt at the event in the years to come.
This is a great achievement for Cork, in a race where Ireland has had some stand-out moments down the years.
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Eddies achievement now inks the name of Cork further into the history of this famous event.
This year's event lasts for 22 days and the cyclists will cover a total distance of 3,338km in 21 stages.
The longest stage of this year's Tour de France covers more than 209km in one day, which is like cycling from Patrick Street to Gorey - very, very fast, at average speeds of around 40km/h.
These super-fit cyclists will push themselves to the brink of exhaustion on the Tour. We wish Eddie the best of luck in the 3 week tour and you can follow each live on TV.
Draw winners
First draw winners in Banteer Sportsfiedl draw were: €1500 JJ of JJ Appliances. €500 Paudie Ryan. €100 each to Katryn Canty Margaret Barrett Shane O Riordan Mike McAuliffe Lyre Susan Corrigan.
Please support the annual draw for the ongoing operation, maintenance and development of the facility for 2025, as your support helps us make it better for all users.
Improvement plans for 2025 include upgrade of old dressing rooms, goal posts replacement ,sanding/aeration works ,new pitch mower, solar PV installation. Work will start on these projects soon.
Rory O Connor Memorial football tournament
On Saturday week last at Banteer Community Sportsfield a very successful football tournament was held. It was a day full of fun, chat, and laughter -- a perfect reflection of Rory himself.
A huge thank you to everyone who came to support the first Rory O'Connor Memorial Football Tournament.
Well done to all the teams who took part, especially Croke Rovers, who defeated Dromtarriffe in the Cup final, and Sliabh Luachra Gaels, who overcame BK Plunketts in the Shield final.
A special mention to our own fantastic U12 footballers, who were narrowly defeated by Dromtarriffe after extra time in a thrilling Cup semi-final.
Heartfelt thanks to Pat, Bernie, Grace, Carole, and the O'Connor family for their incredible support in making the tournament possible.
We look forward to continuing to celebrate Rory's memory again in 2027.
Underage Soccer camp
Banteer's Underage Soccer camp takes place on 23rd, 24th and 25th July. This is a coaching camp for boys & girls from 6 to 16 years approx. in their own groups. Time: 11am to 3pm. Registration starts at 10.30am on first day. Venue is Banteer Sports field. Fee: €35 per person paid on the first day.
Camp is confined to Banteer Underage Soccer, the greater Banteer Community area and to those who always support the camp.
Everyone should bring a packed lunch and own water bottle. No mobile phones to be used while camp is in progress.
1995 Reunion
A reunion for the winning 1995 Banteer Junior Hurlers takes place on Friday 29th August at the Glen Theatre – more details later.
Banteer Bingo
Bingo is played at Banteer Community Centre on Tuesday nights at 8.30pm, playing for jackpot of €2,900. Looking forward to seeing everyone.
Clondrohid
Change of Mass times for month of July
There will be no Vigil Masses in Carriganima, on Sat July 12 and Sat July 26; Please note Sunday Morning Mass in Clondrohid will be at 9am for the month of July.
Pilgrimage to Knock
The annual Pioneer Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine will take place on Sunday July 20 Prayers will be offered for all who work in alcohol and drug treatment centres around Ireland. If interested contact Fr RobertMcCabeviaprayer@pioneers.ie
Weekly summer history tours
These have commenced on Tues June 24, and will continue every Tues night at 8pm with Dr. Con Kelleher, starting at Macroom Bridge Choice of 3 talks. The Historic Centre, New Street, and Macroom 20th Century Centres of Entertainment. Everybody welcome.
Clondrohid Dev Group
Summer season in full flow. You can help by keeping the area around your house weed and rubbish free. Thanks to everyone who is helping to keep our village neat and tidy, and to our CE worker James.
Bingo
Bingo continues every Wed night at 8.30pm. During holiday times some young people might like to try their luck. Everyone welcome.
Singing in the Tavern
This lovely sing a long group or tell a story group meet every second Monday night in The Tavern from 9pm. The next session is Monday July 14 They would love to see you there.
Carriganima entertainment
Once again Seanie Murphy and his helpers have excelled again with an exciting programme come rain or sunshine. This Saturday July12 Anthony Dineen will be on stage Saturday July 26 : To open proceedings, he has booked for the 1st time Bernie Heaney (Country Folk Singer) from Kildare, to be followed by the one and only Declan Nerney in the Marquee Saturday Aug 16 : The Diamond Sisters will open the show, to be followed by the famous Cliona Hagan in the Marquee. There will be more entertainment in Sept. So well done to all. They would love to see you there.
GAA news
Friday July 11 Minor League Final Kilnamartyra V Kilmurry at 7.30pm Monday July 14 U12 Clondrohid V Donoughmore at 7pm.
Lotto
Results for July 2 Jackpot €2,600 €70 Denis Lucey Gortnalicka €20 Nelius Murphy On Line, Pat O'Brien Curraleigh, Dan F.O'Riordan c/o MJ Kelleher, Dolly Ring Carriganima
Kilcorney-Dromtariffe
Bowling Notes
Denis Horgan Bowling Club Jackie Daly / Liam Casey Competition: Sam Aherne 11 points, Donal Cashman 4 points, Maurice Cashman 11points, Jonathan O Callaghan 1 point, Dean Sexton 4 points, Geraldine Casey 6 points, John Breen 6 points, Ned Kelleher 7 points, Eugene O Sullivan 8 points, Keven Flynn 1 point.
Tuesday Social Club–Tarelton challenge series–Connie Lehane / Chris Larkin / Gene O Callaghan and Brendan Mc Carthy / Jerry O Donovan / Denis Crowley won a score off each other.,For the last shot on both occasions.
North Cork Road bowling Results .
@ BALLINAGREE Roddy O'Mahony bt Kevin Ruby ls Nov-B QF ns, Sean Moylan bt Tony O'Flynn Nov-B SF ls €600 as. Tony O'Flynn/John MacSullivan bt Gearoid/Donnacha Lucey €800 as. Stephen Spillane bt Ruairi O'Connell ls €170 as Nov-C.
@ BEAL NA MARBH Alan Sexton bt Clifford O'Flynn 1bl Nov-C €300 as.
@ BWEENG Mickey McAuliffe bt Brian O'sullivan Nov-D QF €140 as.
@ FIRMOUNT Mia Hubbard bt Mia O'Donoghue U-14 QF. Katherine Murphy W/O Alisha Murphy U-14 QF. Shane Dennehy bt Martin McSweeney Nov-C 1bl. €550 as.
@ BALLINAGREE Pat Fitz bt Dave Harrington Nov-D QF 1bl €350 as.
@ BEAL NA MARBH Eamonn Murphy bt Paul O'Rourke Nov-A QF €550 as. Adam McCarthy bt Will Harrington €250 as. Darcy O'Brien bt Denise O'Donovan Jun-Ladies QF 2bls. Billy Healy bt Daniel O'Sullivan Nov-C QF ls €1,450 as. Adam McCarthy bt Will Harrington €520 as.
@ BERRINGS Shane Dennehy bt Paul Twomey Nov-C QF 1bl €720 as. Kieran Buckley bt Ross Lynch €250 as.
@ FIRMOUNT Conor Lucey v Kevin Manning Jun-C SF 1bl ns. Mickey McAuliffe bt Adam McCarthy €410 as.
@ KILCORNEY Patrick Stokes bt Paul Buckey 1bl €5,200 as Inter SF. McCarthy bt Stokes €1,300 as.
Mourneabbey
Clyda Rovers GAA
Lotto - Results 20th June: Jackpot €3,750. Numbers drawn 10, 17, 25, 28. No Winner. Consolation prizes €20 Elaine Delaney, Bottlehill; €20 Denise Cronin, Mallow; €20 Padhraic & Siobhan O'Mullane; €20 Kevin McCarthy, Ballyknockane; €20 Eva Mansell, Lissard.
Results 27th June: Jackpot €3,900. Numbers drawn 4, 6, 22, 25. No Winner. €20 Emma & Doireann Dempsey, Knockbrack; €20 Stella, Looney, Island; €20 Matthew O'Connell, Dromore South; €20 Fiadh Spillett, Mallow; €20 Jim O'Brien, Mallow.
Recent Results - Division 3 Senior Football League: Clyda 1-10 Mallow 1-8.
Late Paddy Dorgan - All of us in Clyda Rovers GAA would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the extended Dorgan family on the passing of our club president Paddy Dorgan. Paddy was a key figure on teams in the '50s and '60s, later a mentor, pitch committee and much more. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
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